Who: Valperto and Filippo Degli Azzoni
Where: Montefano, Macerata • Marche - Italy
Founded: 3rd generation, early 1900’s
Land: 100 hectares, 240 meters above sea level
Grapes: Sangiovese, Montepulciano, Grechetto, + Verdicchio
Appellation: IGT boxed wines
Viticulture: Sustainable certified
Situated in the Marche region, in Central Italy, facing the Adriatic Sea, this beautiful estate has been in the Degli Azzoni family since the beginning of the 14th century. It spreads on 850 hectares, on the southwest hillside of Montefano, a most picturesque village on top of rolling hills, winding narrow streets, and old stucco buildings. The whole property is agriculturally cultivated with wheat, maize, barley, many other vegetables, and aromatic plants, such as basil (they’re the largest producer in Italy) and parsley. It also counts over100 hectares of vineyards, planted mainly with Sangiovese, Montepulciano, Grechetto, Verdicchio, Lacrima, Maceratino and other international varietals such as Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, etc.
The two brothers, Valperto and Filippo Degli Azzoni run their famili’s trusted business with the help of over 50 dedicated workers. We really dig their boxed wines. The brothers understand how important these wines are and do a terrific job maintaining the quality in this format. Their aim is to produce delicious, affordable wines that bring the character and the love of the land to each bottle, well in this case, box. They get our stamp of approval.
Cantalupo 3L box
DENOMINATION: Marche Bianco IGT
FORMAT: 3 liters
GRAPE: Verdicchio
SOIL: Clayey soil
YIELD PER HECTARE: 90 quintals
EXPOSURE: South
TRAINING SYSTEM: Spurred cordon
VINIFICATION: In steel tanks at temperature controlled
COLOR: Straw yellow with greenish reflections
NOSE: Full and pleasant, with hints of hawthorn
TASTE: Dry, fresh and mineral
PAIRINGS: Rice balls, cuttlefish spaghetti, almond chicken
Alcohol content. 12%
Rosato 3L box
DENOMINATION: Marche Rosato IGT
FORMAT: 3 liters
GRAPE: Montepulciano, Merlot, Lacrima
SOIL: Clayey soil
YIELD PER HECTARE: 90 quintals
EXPOSURE: Southeast
TRAINING SYSTEM: Spurred cordon and Guyot
VINIFICATION: In steel tanks at temperature controlled
COLOR: Cherry pink
NOSE: Pleasant, with hints of violet
TASTE: Dry, fresh with good minerality and sensations of cherry
PAIRINGS: Bruschetta, wild herb risotto, steamed chicken with peas
Alcohol content. 12.5 %
Sangiovese 3L box
DENOMINATION: Marche Rosso IGT
FORMAT: 3 liters
GRAPE: Sangiovese
SOIL: Clay soil
YIELD PER HECTARE: 90 quintals
EXPOSURE: South
TRAINING SYSTEM: Spurred cordon
VINIFICATION: In steel tanks, long maceration
COLOR: Ruby red with violet reflections
NOSE: Harmonious with vegetal sensations and delicate spiciness
TASTE: Dry, pleasant with good persistence
PAIRINGS: Tagliatelle with meat sauce, roasted turkey with grilled vegetables
Alcohol content. 12 %
Denomination: Marche Rosso IGT
DENOMINATION: Marche Rosso IGT
FORMAT: 3 liters
GRAPE: Montepulciano
SOIL: Clay soil
YIELD PER HECTARE: 90 quintals
EXPOSURE: Southeast
TRAINING SYSTEM: Spurred cordon
VINIFICATION: In steel tanks, long maceration
COLOR: Ruby red
NOSE: Elegant, intense with hints of fruit forest
TASTE: Balanced, full-bodied, with ample persistence
PAIRINGS: Ravioli with meat sauce, grilled meat with smoked polenta
Alcohol content. 12 %
